democrat
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for democrat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who supports and believes in democratic government and values.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From French democrate, from democratie, modelled on aristocrate.
Full origin of democrat →Frequently asked questions
What does “democrat” mean?
The word “democrat” means a person who supports and believes in democratic government and values. In plain terms, someone who believes in democracy, or, capitalised, a member of the US Democratic Party.
How do you pronounce “democrat”?
“Democrat” is pronounced DEH-muhk-rat (/ˈdɛməkɹæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “democrat” in a sentence?
Here is “democrat” used in a sentence: “As a lifelong democrat, she championed free and fair elections.”
What part of speech is “democrat”?
“Democrat” is a noun.
Where does the word “democrat” come from?
The word “democrat” comes from French. From French democrate, from democratie, modelled on aristocrate.
Is “democrat” a common word?
“Democrat” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “democrat” have?
“Democrat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who supports and believes in democratic government and values.
What is the difference between "democrat" and "Democrat" (capitalized)?
Lowercase "democrat" means a person who supports and believes in democratic government and values. Capitalized "Democrat" refers to a member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States.
What is the difference between "democrat" and "democracy"?
"Democracy" is the system of government in which power rests with the people, usually through elected representatives. A "democrat" is a person who supports and believes in that system.
What is the difference between "democrat" and "democratic"?
"Democrat" is a noun naming a person who believes in democracy or, when capitalized, a member of the US Democratic Party. "Democratic" is the adjective, describing something relating to or supporting democracy.
What is the difference between a Democrat and a Republican?
In the United States, both are members or supporters of the two main political parties. A Democrat belongs to the Democratic Party, while a Republican belongs to the Republican Party.